September 09, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird Law Corporation is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in this year’s Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch in Canada™ lists, per below:

Daniel W. Burnett, KC receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for his work in Defamation & Media Law. Greg Tucker, KC receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for his work in Maritime, Insurance and Construction Law. Heather E. Maconachie receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for her work in Personal Injury Litigation and Defamation & Media Law. John J….

September 02, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Author: Reilly Dwyer

If your business has incorporated or referred to provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act [RSBC 1996] c. 480 in your contracts, it may be time to update your terms and conditions.

Shipyards, marinas, and other facilities offering storage services often assert a warehouser’s lien over vessels or otherwise rely on the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act.

As of June 30, 2025, the Warehouse Lien Act was repealed by the Commercial Liens Act [SBC 2022] c. 9.

Key Transitional Rule

Under the Commercial Liens Act, any warehouse lien existing on June 29, 2025, continues as a…

August 11, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Garth Evans has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group.

Garth’s areas of practice include Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Non-Profit Housing Development, Commercial Leasing, Conveyancing, Mortgage Lending, Wills and Estate Planning and Business Law.

Garth is a Director of the Royal British Columbia Museum Foundation.  He is Chair of the Phoenix Group which is an organization of about 40 people involved in real estate development that meets for breakfast every Wednesday morning.  He is also a member of Lambda Alpha International Society, an international organization…

May 22, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Tiffany Ho has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group and Business Law Group.  Tiffany obtained her Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons.) from the University of Kent and Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Liverpool.  Prior to her legal studies, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Art and Technology from Simon Fraser University.  She was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2022.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Tiffany practiced as a solicitor at a boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver. Her practice…

May 08, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

This month’s CLEBC spotlight contributor is Owen Bird shareholder Kimberley J. Santerre.

Each month, the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia‘s In the Spotlight recognizes one of its volunteer contributors for their efforts and leadership.

The May 2025 spotlight interviews Kimberley on a variety of topics including her early involvement in CLEBC, how she chose to practice Family Law and her advice for newly called lawyers. The full interview is available online at:

https://www.cle.bc.ca/kimberley_j_santerre/

Kimberley will serve as the co-chair for CLEBC’s Family Law Provincial Court Practice 2025 (set for May…

May 08, 2025

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We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional group of summer students to Owen Bird. Each of them brings a unique perspective and a strong enthusiasm for the practice of law. We’re excited to have them on board as they gain hands-on experience across a wide range of practice areas this summer.

Reilly Dwyer is a student from McGill University – Faculty of Law. With experience as an Officer in the Canadian Coast Guard and a keen interest in maritime law, Reilly is excited to join Owen Bird and gain hands-on experience across a range of practice areas and further develop…

January 23, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce the addition of four new shareholders to our team: Andrew Stainer, Kaitlin Smiley, Kimberley Santerre and Patrick Weafer. Their expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding client service further reinforce our firm’s commitment to excellence.

Learn more about their backgrounds, and areas of practice by visiting their profiles on our website.

November 15, 2024

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Emma Christian and Victoria Chen have joined our firm.

Emma joins our Litigation Practice Group.  Emma has experience in corporate and commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and administrative law.  Emma received her law degree from the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and also holds a BA (with Distinction) from Simon Fraser University with a major in Criminology and a certificate in Legal Studies.

Victoria joins our Real Estate Practice Group.  Victoria has experience in commercial and residential real estate transactions, financings, reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, and…

October 07, 2024

Author: Owen Bird

Our firm is proud to have Greg Tucker KC, Kaitlin Smiley, and Nikta Shirazian lead a webinar for the Insurance Institute of BC. With nearly 160 registrants, the session provided a comprehensive overview of CGL structure, key insuring agreements, exclusions, and practical strategies for interpreting policy wording.

Gregory Tucker KC, Chair of Owen Bird’s insurance and maritime practice group, is a recognized industry leader who routinely advises on complex coverage matters. Kaitlin Smiley, a litigator with extensive experience advising insurers on complex coverage issues, and Nikta Shirazian, a civil litigator with expertise in CGL, professional liability, and property policies, presented…